The new MMORPG Chrono Odyssey aims to distinguish itself from existing genre representatives. For this, the developers have drawn unusual inspiration.
What kind of game is it? Chrono Odyssey is an ambitious open-world action MMORPG by developer Chrono Studio and publisher Kakao Games, set to be released in 2025 for PC and consoles. It promises a seamless game world without loading screens, where dynamic events are meant to challenge players.
The core of the game is the “Chronotector”, a tool for time manipulation that plays a central role in both combat and navigation through the world. Visually, Chrono Odyssey stands out with a mix of dark fantasy and harmonious medieval aesthetics, aiming to create a unique yet tense atmosphere.
The action combat system is inspired by Soulslikes, emphasizing precision and the flexible use of 18 weapons divided into 6 classes. The game offers a blend of solo and group content, including dungeons and world bosses, and integrates a PvPvE system where PvP can be disabled outside certain zones. The developers also emphasize that there will be no pay-to-win elements and a global release without regional differences is planned.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer prepares you for the beta in June
SciFi horror instead of a lovely medieval setting
How does Chrono Odyssey differ? The new MMORPG draws its inspiration neither from elves nor dwarves. Instead, the developers want to destroy a peaceful medieval world with alien invaders.
The optics and setting of the MMORPG have therefore been strongly shaped by the question, “What would it look like if an alien civilization—like the one portrayed in the film Prometheus—invaded a medieval world?”, as the developers revealed in an interview with MMORPG.com.
There will be a fusion of “dark fantasy” settings with “science fiction” elements. The developers have also drawn inspiration from both Western and Eastern visual traditions to create an interesting medieval aesthetic.
The film Prometheus serves as an important source of inspiration for the unique aesthetics of Chrono Odyssey. The developers have adopted the menacing, dark atmosphere and aim to continually break the MMORPG with new influences from the film. This is evident, for example, in the types of enemies and bosses in the MMORPG.
That Chrono Odyssey looks really good was clear even at the beginning of the year. For our editorial team, it is among the five most beautiful MMORPGs with which a new graphic era is beginning. You can find out what the other four are here: The 5 most beautiful MMORPGs of 2025 show that a new graphic era is beginning
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One of the most famous German Twitch streamers in the field of League of Legends is NoWay. In 2025, he played professionally again in the Regional League NLC, but after the next EM he wants to retire. There are also several reasons for this.
NORD performed quite well in the NLC. They made it to the finals in the Winter and Spring Playoffs, finishing second and qualifying for the EMEA Masters. He will participate in the upcoming EMEA tournament, but after that, he wants to retire.
He cites mainly the effort and energy required, but also the disadvantages as a content creator.
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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay
NoWay will retire again, having learned from the project
What does NoWay say about his NORD ending? In a stream excerpt (via YouTube), he talked about his last six months with NORD. He clarified that he will not continue after the EMEA Masters 2025 Spring. NoWay stated that it has not been positive for him. He also gives several reasons for this:
It is exhausting and would ruin his schedule, it just doesn’t fit into his routine
In addition, it is a big commitment that takes a lot of energy
As a content creator, it also has a disadvantage regarding what he broadcasts
He summarizes the points with: That was a mistake in all areas. But he also sees positively that he now knows he doesn’t want to play semiprofessionally anymore. In a later stream (via YouTube), he specified the arguments again.
NoWay emphasizes once more that being in a professional team requires a lot of work. The scrims (training matches) are not very satisfying, and that is not good content either. The scrims also did not fit into his routine. It is very exhausting, it makes the streams very long and it makes the content very bad.
In the clip, the interpersonal aspects of the players are also addressed. But that is not a problem for NoWay. The team gets along very well, but there is a different approach to how to play LoL.
Following that, he also shows that as a player, you also receive abusive messages. On his x-account, he showed quite abusive messages he received after the match against Los Ratones. According to NoWay, that is normal as a professional player.
What’s next for NoWay? Before he stops, the EMEA Masters Spring 2025 is still yet to come. NORD has already played against Team ZNT in Group C and won 2:0. Next up is a best-of-3 against Team GK to qualify for the knockout stage. The match takes place on June 6 at 5 PM. More about NoWay can be found here: NoWay wants to wobble his opponent into the water at an event on Twitter, ends up swimming himself
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In July, the next Community Day Classic starts in Pokémon GO. And it will not only be very long but also really big.
What kind of event is this? A Community Day in Pokémon GO is an event where at least one Pokémon is in the spotlight and appears in very high numbers within 3 hours, with increased shiny chances and other strong bonuses. The Community Day Classic brings back a Pokémon that has already had a Community Day in the past.
The information for the Community Day Classic in July is now known. And the event will be bigger than you are used to.
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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season
Community Day Classic in July 2025 – All Information
Which monster is the focus? In July, the Community Day Classic will revolve around Eevee, the popular monster from Generation 1. Eevee has a unique trait that makes it special in the world of Pokémon: It has a total of 8 evolutions.
What makes the event special? There are 2 major features that this Community Day Classic brings. On one hand, the event will run over 2 days instead of just one. It takes place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Additionally, during a Community Day Classic, there is always an increased chance of shiny Pokémon. And this is a strong bonus in connection with Eevee. If you catch enough Eevee in shiny form during the event, you can look forward to Eevee and each of its evolutions as shiny. If you do not own any of the monsters yet, you could snag a total of 9 shinies at the event for the first time.
What bonuses are there at the event? Moreover, the event brings you many bonuses. Here are the following:
Eevee appears in high numbers and with increased shiny chances**
Espeon and Umbreon can be evolved after you walk one kilometer with Eevee as your buddy**
Sylveon can be evolved after you earn 7 hearts with Eevee as your buddy
Lure modules and incense (except the daily adventure incense) last for 3 hours when activated during the event
Field research and PokéStop showcases with event Pokémon
Limited research with Eevee, with a special background
Snapshot surprises with event Pokémon
**The requirements for the evolutions are reduced until July 12, 2025, at 10:00 PM.
What exclusive moves are there? Both Eevee and all of the little monster’s evolutions can learn an exclusive move during the event. For this, you have to catch Eevee or perform the corresponding evolution:
Eevee: Charged Attack Last Resort
Vaporeon: Charged Attack Scald
Jolteon: Charged Attack Zap Cannon
Flareon: Charged Attack Superpower
Espeon: Charged Attack Shadow Ball
Umbreon: Charged Attack Psychic
Leafeon: Fast Attack Bullet Seed
Glaceon: Charged Attack Water Pulse
Sylveon: Charged Attack Psyshock
There is still some time until the start of this event. But until then, as usual, there are several events and content waiting for you in the game. If you want to get an overview of the current content, then take a look at our overview with all events in June 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Capcom is now banning players in Monster Hunter Wilds who do not adhere to their rules and therefore advise to exit the game immediately if there are uncertainties. Fans are worried about their accounts.
Which players does Capcom ban? In the past, Capcom announced that they would take stronger action against mods and cheats that can significantly alter or impair the gameplay experience. They have primarily focused on those players who cheat in leaderboard placements or unlock paid DLC content with mods.
However, they are also starting to punish players who modify content and quests (via X) or access content that has not yet been officially released with mods and access the game data (via X).
Therefore, Capcom expressly advises players that if they even suspect that they are participating in modified content, they should immediately leave the corresponding quest and exit the game without saving (via monsterhunter.com). This way, no mod data would appear in their game data.
Furthermore, they provide on their homepage in a table ways to better recognize such quests. Additionally, it states regarding account bans (via X):
The identification of misconduct is determined by Capcom’s own investigations and detection systems. We review the game data and activity history before taking strict measures such as account suspension. Please note that we cannot respond to individual inquiries regarding these enforcement measures.
This statement unsettles many players as they fear that their accounts may be suspended unjustly.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
“Honestly, I wouldn’t risk it as it is. It doesn’t seem worth it to me.”
Why are players worried about their accounts? Due to the statement that Capcom cannot answer inquiries regarding suspensions and the clear warning to exit quests immediately if a suspicion arises, the community is asking via Reddit whether they can still use any mods or should only play online with friends.
Many users primarily use cosmetic mods that allow them to adjust minor details, such as using the abilities of the Akuma armor from the collaboration while keeping their hunter’s appearance unchanged (via Reddit). Players seem unclear if such adjustments would fall within the scope of a ban.
Consequently, many players see this approach as a double-edged sword, while others consider it unnecessary:
“Honestly, I wouldn’t risk it as it is. It doesn’t seem worth it to me,” writes AtrumRuina in response to a user asking whether his mod could potentially be affected.
He additionally writes: “[…] This means that you have no way to defend yourself if you get caught up in something like this, whether it’s because Capcom makes a mistake or because you accidentally join a modified quest. I really don’t like this approach at all.”
SerGodHand notes: “Why the hell do people even bother to get some early drip and then go into public lobbies with it?”
red_rose23 criticizes: “Wait a minute. Does the ban take away your access to YOUR €70 game? Do you mainly play in single-player mode anyway? If so, what a terrible move. Only losers care about that. Think about the future.”
GameJon supports: “A step in the right direction. Any modification that could negatively affect the enjoyment of other players (even if it’s about others wearing armors that they cannot get yet) should have consequences.”
However, even if this approach currently causes many uncertainties, the majority of the community welcomes action against cheaters – especially when it not only affects the modder’s gameplay experience but also impacts multiplayer. This has often led to problems in the past: First cheaters threaten the fun of the co-op in Monster Hunter Wilds
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The Twitch streamer Charles “MoistCr1TiKaL” White Jr. and Ludwig Ahgren have known each other for a long time and have their own e-sports team together. Nevertheless, Ludwig was deceived for a long time by a fake account of his colleague, to which he even sent a message.
What did Ludwig fall for? The Twitch streamer and YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL, also known as penguinz0, had an impersonator on Instagram. The fake account pretended to be the streamer and named itself MoistCr1TiKaL. It had a picture of the YouTube account as its profile picture and regularly uploaded clips from his streams, as MoistCr1TiKaL told in a video on YouTube.
According to MoistCr1TiKaL, the account also sold MoistCr1TiKaL merchandise and Pokémon cards. The real MoistCr1TiKaL was unaware of this fake account and only found out in one of his streams (highlight as a clip on YouTube).
The fake account had over 400,000 followers, including Twitch and YouTube streamer Ludwig, who even went so far as to invite the account to play. In his own stream, Ludwig reacted to MoistCr1TiKaL’s video and defensively laughed (via YouTube).
The fake account was even verified on Instagram. However, verification can be obtained on Instagram for a monthly fee. Although Ludwig uses this service himself to have his verification, he still fell for the fake account.
Ludwig is a successful Twitch and YouTube streamer on an international scale. We present you the 5 most relevant Twitch streamers in the German area:
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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google
“I don’t feel like a crazy person!”
What did Ludwig invite MoistCr1TiKaL to? Ludwig was so convinced by the fake account that he even sent it a message inviting it to a tournament of the game GeoGuessr. The streamer then defended himself as follows:
[The account] is named “MoistCr1TiKaL”, it has the picture and it has so many followers. I don’t think I am a crazy person! I don’t feel like a crazy person!
How did the story end? After MoistCr1TiKaL learned about the fake account, the operator posted an apology. He tagged MoistCr1TiKaL and Ludwig and wrote that he wanted to signal through the abbreviation “UO” in the description that the account was not official. The letters were supposed to stand for the English word “unofficial”.
Ludwig further defended himself and checked whether the abbreviation was really used for that. He found nothing on it and thus reinforced his point that it was okay to have fallen for the account.
In Elden Ring: Nightreign, a player has shown his build for the Wylder after 55 hours, which is so powerful that he can move through the map like Spider-Man. We show you how he did it.
What did the player show? The fan OFurthestBenO revealed his Wylder build for Nightreign on Reddit. In the spin-off of Elden Ring, there are no classic builds where you have to level up your skills. Rather, players use gems that they can embed in their chalices. These gems then have special effects and buffs that can drastically enhance your playstyle.
After 55 hours, it was finally time, as OFurthestBenO was able to find exactly those gems he needed for his build. With them, he could remodel his Wylder, one of the best classes in the game, so that he could swing through the map like Spider-Man.
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Spieler beendet Solo-Run in Elden Ring Nightreign auf Level 1
Zooming through the map with one of the best classes
What makes the build so strong? This build focuses on reducing the cooldown of your character skills as much as possible. OFurthestBenO slots three green gems with a “Character Skill Cooldown Reduction +2” buff into his chalice. Additionally, his last gem gives him another use of his character skill.
He says that the setup is not perfect yet, but he feels like he has his grappling hook ready at all times – he feels like Spider-Man. When asked how often he can now use his grappling hook, OFurthestBenO said: “I can use my skill every 4 seconds and thanks to the +1 character skill, I can even stack it more easily. It really feels like I never run out of the skill.”
What do fans say about the build? They celebrate the build on Reddit, joking around, but also admitting they underestimated the relics. The following can be heard in the comments:
“After spending 84000 murky for cool costumes, I now realize I should start buying more random relics lol.” – FromsoftwareNPC
“Yes. I am now addicted. Literally Spider-Man. It can even help stagger enemies sometimes.” – Reynzs
“The follow-up attack is SO GOOD, it hits like a truck and coats your sword in fire.” – ApeMummy
“I think this is more Levi Wylderman from Attack on Nightreign [a reference to the manga “Attack on Titan“].” – LivingRel
“Sir, I need your save file /s.” – VoliTheKing
Depending on which relics you equip, your playstyle changes with your class. So pay attention to which gems you socket and sell those you don’t need to get murky. Besides the relics, the classes are also important. You can find out which are the best in Nightreign in our tier list: Elden Ring Nightreign: Tier List of the best classes
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In Path of Exile 2 there are many unique items that can define entire characters and builds. But if you have always felt cursed by bad luck because you have never received such an item yourself, the developers now have a bitter truth for you.
What have the developers said? In a new post on PathofExile.com, the developers talked about the new patch for Path of Exile 2. With update 0.2.1, they want to bring many improvements to the game that benefit the gameplay flow. For this, they also looked at the items and how often they drop in the maps.
The developers noticed that the rarest and most powerful unique items drop so infrequently that most players have likely never seen them. The developers write:
„[…] A mythic amulet like Astramentis was about 47,000x rarer than a divine orb. When things are that rare they effectively don’t exist for most players. There are some cool items to find, but you are not going to find them. […]”
Here you can watch the trailer for the current season of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Better loot and new items
What are the developers planning now? The developers want you to enjoy better uniques more often. While the drop rate of the unique items will not be increased, the calculation of which items you should really receive will be changed.
With the changes, all weapons, armor pieces, and jewelry will have the same chance to drop in a valuable category. “TThis means that things like Amulets and Rings were significantly less common than other types of uniques.” the developers say.
The second change that the developers are making is that the modifier “Rarity of Items found” will also influence what types of unique items drop.
This is intended to allow more rare or very rare uniques to end up in the hands of players, while common uniques will decrease in number.
What else have the developers introduced? The developers of Path of Exile 2 not only want to bring better unique items to players but also new ones. For this, the developers have introduced several items.
The “Lioneye’s Glare” bow was already known to many players in the predecessor and provides high ranged damage and attack repetition.
The “Last Lament” crossbow turns your enemies into ammunition when you finish them off, but also deals damage to you if you fire the last shot.
The “Whispering Ice” staff increases the damage of ice skills and does more damage the more intelligence the character has.
The “Cadiro’s Gambit” quiver chooses one of 6 different arrows you fire. Each arrow has a different modifier.
During this year’s State of Play, a new game was announced on Steam and for the PS5, sending players into a pirate world full of sea voyages, raids, and a lot of characters shining in a stylized look. These potential companions are actually a race of dolls.
Which game is being talked about? It concerns the newly announced pirate RPG “Sea of Remnants” from Joker Studio, in which players embark on a journey for answers as a sailor with amnesia.
In addition to battles at sea and the creation of their crew, ships, and plans, they can also enjoy other aspects of pirate life. Although the game offers many opportunities for tactical combat and raids, the sailor’s story and life outside the action also play an important role.
The game is set to be released in 2026 and will be playable on PC and PS5, as well as mobile. The developers do not intend to hold back and already promise various factions, a multiplayer mode, and hundreds of characters to meet.
Here you can see the latest trailer for Sea of Remnants:
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Der Trailer von Sea of Remnants zeigt, dass neben Kämpfen und Seereisen auch die Geschichte der Puppen im Fokus steht
“A wild, romantic, and absolutely punky pirate adventure”
What will the game offer? In Sea of Remnants, you assemble your crew from over 300 possible characters with suitable team synergy to successfully undertake exploration journeys, raids, and battles against giant sea monsters. Besides a good crew, a customizable ship and good equipment, which you also have to take care of, can help.
For this, there is a retreat spot, the pirate island “Orbtopia”, where you can also fish, cook, make music, or play Mahjongg when you need a little break.
What does the new trailer show? The gameplay trailer for Sea of Remnants offers a glimpse into the different locations of the game and the various types of combat on land and at sea.
It also becomes clear that the game wants to prove itself not only through battles and journeys but also through a unique style. It is characterized by a stylized, hand-painted art style of effects, animations, and dolls, as well as the use of music and the theme of memory. Players are already speculating on how the theme will be addressed in the game and implemented through gameplay.
Until Sea of Remnants is released, those interested will have to wait a little longer, as it is scheduled for 2026. However, if you are not that into pirates, you can check out the other announcements from the State of Play 2025 for PS5 on MeinMMO here: State of Play: All presented games for PS4 and PS5 at a glance
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Addons have been a standard tool for many players in World of Warcraft for years in combat and dungeons, but Blizzard does not seem completely satisfied with it and plans to restrict mods and similar programs. In an open letter, WoW developers discuss the topic in more detail.
What are addons in WoW? Addons like Northern Sky or Deadly Boss Mods are external programs that help players in various WoW content by displaying timers for buffs or signaling what action to take during specific mechanics. For many players, these tools have become commonplace.
In a current open letter to modders, the topic has been addressed again.
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3 times World of Warcraft was declared dead
They want to restrict addons but also make the game more accessible
What do the developers behind WoW say about a possible addon ban? In an open letter to modders (via github.com), they explained the further course regarding addons and what approach can be expected.
The developers clarify that they currently do not wish to ban addons directly, but rather restrict them. Furthermore, they want to implement future changes with minimal impact on accessibility-related addons. However, they also explain that players who do not use external programs feel at a significant disadvantage. These players may feel excluded from competitive content.
To prevent this, they want to adjust the UI to make the game more accessible for all players. They announce that they want to make significant changes to fights and encounters. Class mechanics should also become more accessible when the addon changes are implemented.
However, they also emphasize in the letter that WoW should remain challenging. If they ensure that addons are no longer used to solve mechanics, they could choose a different approach for future design decisions.
When will the changes to addons be released? So far, no specific release date has been announced, but they emphasize that players will be informed months in advance. They also want to incorporate feedback from players and modders regarding the changes. You can find all the information about the next patch here: WoW Patch 11.1.7 has a release date – all about the content and the one-button rotation
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Pokémon GO lets you choose the Community Day in August. Four Pokémon are available for selection – we present them to you.
When is the Community Day in August? The Community Day takes place on August 30 and starts at 2 PM.
Which Pokémon appears then? It’s completely up to you, as four Pokémon are available for selection.
Quabbel
Reißlaus
Meikro
Ferkuli
How do you vote? Voting will take place on the official Pokémon GO YouTube channel from June 8, 3:00 AM, to June 9, 3:00 AM. There you can cast your vote.
But which Pokémon should you choose? We give you a little overview of the monsters that are up for election.
These 4 Pokémon are available for selection
What makes Quabbel special?
Quabbel is a Water-type Pokémon, whose male and female forms differ significantly in appearance. Both evolve into Apoquallyp – and that’s a strong argument to be chosen if you’re a PvP fan. It’s among the best Pokémon in the Super League and Hyper League. As a Raid attacker, you can largely ignore Quabbel and Apoquallyp.
The Shiny of Quabbel can be caught in Pokémon GO since 2023.
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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season
What makes Reißlaus special?
Reißlaus is a Bug-Water-type Pokémon that evolves into Tectass. This monster is also one of the best Pokémon in the battle league, not only in the Super League but also in the Hyper League. It can even hold its own in the Master League.
A particularly interesting point here is that during a Community Day you get a lot of candies – and Tectass requires a total of 400 candies for evolution. That would be a good opportunity.
You can get the Shiny of Reißlaus since March 2024, if luck is on your side.
What makes Meikro special?
Meikro is the “latest” Pokémon of the four candidates, it has been in the game since January 2025. It evolves into Kranoviz and Krarmor – thus, it is the only Pokémon in this selection that has a total of 3 stages.
An interesting point: Krarmor also has a Gigantamax form (which is not yet in the game). Here you could start collecting candies to later power up a potential Giga-Krarmor.
A significant argument for Meikro is also the Shiny aspect: Because Meikro’s Shiny is not yet in the game. Through the Community Day, this will likely be introduced into the game, and with increased chances.
Last but not least, Krarmor is also an absolute top choice in the Super and Hyper League.
Ferkuli was a favorite among fans from the start when Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were introduced. The Normal-type Pokémon evolves into Fragrunz, it first appeared in Pokémon GO in 2023.
In terms of battles, it is not particularly useful – neither in the PvP League nor in raids. Its Shiny has been around for two years now.
Which Pokémon should you choose?
That’s completely up to you, as everyone has different favorite Pokémon. But looking strictly at the arguments, Meikro is probably the favorite of many players. It’s the newest Pokémon, you’d get a new Shiny, and in the PvP League it’s stronger than Tectass or Apoquallyp, which both have their best arguments there. Which Pokémon will you choose? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what else is coming up: Here are all events in June 2025 for Pokémon GO.
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Today marks the start of Dune: Awakening in early access on Steam. On MeinMMO, you will learn what you need to know about the survival MMO.
The essential information about the game at a glance: Dune: Awakening is a survival MMO from Funcom set in the Dune universe. The game combines survival with elements from MMO, third-person shooter, and RPG, allowing gamers to build large bases later on.
In Dune: Awakening, you will be stranded on the desert world of Arrakis and must level up your character from a castaway to a respected servant of a house. As you progress further in the game, more tools, vehicles, and weapons will be unlocked.
Dune: Awakening incorporates traditional survival elements as well as significant features from the MMO and RPG genres. There are classes, multiple skill trees, abilities, levels, and online features such as guilds and an auction house. Endgame is shaped by a complex political system.
In the video, you can find out what to expect from the survival MMO after release:
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Creative Director Joel Bylos erklärt, was euch in Dune: Awakening nach Release alles erwartet
When is the release? Dune: Awakening officially launches on June 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST (7:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM UTC) on Steam. Anyone wishing to play the survival MMO starting June 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM CEST 7:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM UTC) will need the deluxe edition for 69.99 € or the ultimate edition for 89.99 €. Both premium options each come with the ability for early access.
When the game will be released on Xbox and PlayStation 5 is still unknown; according to the developers, this will take place later, after the PC release.
What do you really do in the game? Dune: Awakening follows the typical survival principle. As a character, you start with nothing but the clothes on your back and gradually collect more equipment. With each new tool, previous work steps become easier, and new possibilities in the world open up.
In the endgame, Dune: Awakening focuses heavily on the Landsraad system. Here, gamers join House Atreides or House Harkonnen and compete over weekly tasks for power. The winning faction receives a bonus for the next week.
Base building also plays a crucial role. There must not only be space for production machines and materials, but also garages and landing platforms for vehicles and aircraft. Your character will be well-equipped for transportation later on.
A streamer wants to prove on Twitch that the “Elo Hell” does not exist in Counter-Strike 2. After winning 68 matches in 2 days, he is accused of cheating.
Who is it about? The streamer Josiah “JoJo” Jimenez (24) has taken on a special challenge on Twitch. He wanted to prove that the so-called “Elo Hell” does not exist in Counter-Strike 2.
JoJo is a semi-professional Counter-Strike player who has participated in various competitions and qualification tournaments throughout his career. In this way, the 24-year-old earned about 5,600 US dollars (via Liquipedia).
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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer
Streamer earns 20,000 Elo in 49 hours
What exactly was the challenge? In competitive video games, the so-called Elo Hell is often mentioned. This describes that players, for example, get stuck on a rank below their supposed skill level due to bad teammates.
JoJo wanted to prove in a speedrun that this Elo Hell does not exist in Counter-Strike 2 and that he can climb solo to 20,000 Elo in Premier matchmaking – starting from the lowest rank of the game. He took on this challenge live in a stream on Twitch, which could only end once the goal was achieved.
To not ruin other players’ matches on his way to the lowest rank, he previously played down with 4 friends in a complete 5-man team. However, he faced the way up alone.
How did the challenge go: JoJo completed the challenge. He won an impressive 68 out of 74 matches played within 49 hours. He achieved a K/D of 2.4 and an approximate win rate of 92%. After his final victory, he appeared exhausted and was happy to catch up on some sleep.
Gamers are convinced this can only be done with cheats
How did the community react: Some in the community reacted with skepticism and criticism. Some players are convinced that this win rate is only possible with cheats, while others believe he had luck with his random teammates or simply was not solo.
“Was cheating or played with friends, definitely was not solo.” – via X
Some also criticize that he ruined the fun for other players during the challenge by playing against players who are clearly below his level on his way up.
However, there are also comments that believe in his success and find that 20,000 Elo is not much. JoJo himself said in response to our inquiry about the cheating allegations: “If people think you need cheats to get to 20k Elo, they are terrible.”
An authority warns about public USB ports: You could get infected with malware. How great is the danger really?
Nowadays, many public places offer the option to charge mobile devices via USB ports. Whether at the train station, at the airport, or on the bus, such USB ports can be found in many locations.
Currently, the American Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, warns against using USB chargers at the airport. This is reported by the English-language magazine Fortune. Because using them can lead to the infection of your phone or another device with malware. The TSA also warns against using public Wi-Fi at the airport.
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What does the N symbol on your phone mean?
Juice Jacking as a danger from unknown USB ports
What is behind the warning? The TSA speaks of “Juice or port jacking.” Juice Jacking refers to a form of cyber attack, where malware is injected into mobile devices such as phones via manipulated USB charging stations or cables, or data is stolen from these devices.
If you connect your phone to a corresponding USB port, your device can be infected unnoticed. Popular opportunities include USB charging stations in public places, but also USB cables that are intentionally left behind to be used by a victim.
How great is the risk? The risk of Juice Jacking is considered to be rather low in practice, but it cannot be completely ruled out. Authorities and security experts regularly warn about it.
The problem, however, is that there are no concrete numbers on how many devices are affected by Juice Hacking each year, as this generally goes unnoticed.
How can one protect against it?
Only use your own charger and cable whenever possible or opt for a power bank instead. However, pay attention to the rules of the airline that you are allowed to take the power bank on the plane.
Avoid public USB charging stations whenever possible or use a so-called “USB Data Blocker”: This interrupts data lines and only allows charging. You can pay between 5 and 10 Euros for a “Data Blocker.”
Always select the “Charging only” option when connecting to unknown USB ports, if your device offers it.
The universe of Marvel-movies is full of powerful figures who actually act only as side characters. One important character could have helped in the fight against Thanos if he hadn’t died beforehand.
Which character is it about? Already in 2011, with their 4th film, the MCU presented another world of the Marvel universe. With Thor and Asgard, gods came to the big screen. Through the first Thor film, we also got to know Odin, played by Anthony Hopkins.
Thor’s father is introduced as the strict king of Asgard. He was last seen alive in Thor: Ragnarok, and that is quite unfortunate for the Avengers because with Odin’s help, they might have been able to stop Thanos in Infinity War.
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Odin was stronger than his son
What abilities does Odin have in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? As a being from Asgard, Odin inherently had stronger endurance and strength than humans from Earth. On top of that, he was an excellent tactician due to his experience and intellect.
Additionally, he was skilled in combat with weapons, especially his spear Gungnir, a powerful weapon that was also used by his father Bor. Then there are the abilities of a god:
Odin can manipulate his own life energy, not only creating powerful projectiles, but he could also drain Thor of his powers.
As a result, he could also imprison his daughter Hela in Hel.
He could use dark magic.
Furthermore, he can sense and see events happening outside of his sight in the universe.
How strong is Odin? Odin himself has rarely been seen fighting, but one can assess how strong he was through background stories. He was able to defeat and imprison his daughter Hela, one of the strongest villains in the MCU. For example, Thor could not defeat Hela on his own.
Even more impressive is the fact that to stop Surtur from Ragnarok, he was able to defeat him in battle at full power while equipped with the Eternal Flame. He took the Eternal Flame from Surtur and banished him to Muspelheim. Hela couldn’t achieve this, and Thor could only do it because Surtur was weakened.
In Thor: Ragnarok, it can be seen that Surtur could destroy all of Asgard with his power. Although these deeds of Odin happened a long time ago, he is likely still more powerful than most heroes long after the peak of his powers.
Could he have stopped Thanos? If he had truly gathered all 6 Infinity Stones, probably even Odin could not defeat him. However, in the fight in Infinity War, he would definitely have been a major problem for Thanos.
One can see how Thor injured him with Stormbreaker and Scarlet Witch was also able to hold her own against Thanos. Due to his power and experience, Odin at that time was probably stronger than most members of the Avengers, likely even stronger than the Hulk. The heroes might have been able to stop Thanos with Odin’s help.
Without Ragnarok and the escape from Asgard, Thanos would probably not have been able to easily snatch the Tesseract as he did at the beginning of Infinity War.
How did Odin ultimately die? Despite being so powerful, he was tricked by Loki and placed under a spell that made him forget everything. Loki banished his father to Earth, and Odin’s life energy, which he also used to imprison Hela, was slowly depleted.
All beginnings are difficult, especially in a game known for its challenging difficulty. One player struggled for hours and could not defeat the first boss from Elden Ring: Nightreign and urgently needed help from the community.
What is the player suffering from? A player (Key_Construction_935) posted a desperate post on Reddit, stating that after 8 hours in the game, he had still not been able to defeat the first Nightlord of the game. This is “Gladius, Beast of the Night” (or also “Tricephalos”), who is faced as the first final opponent after two nights of a run before players can tackle the other Nightlords of the game.
To express his struggle, he used the Souls meme “My stomach hurts” and simply asked the community with a “Please.” After a few days, there are over 900 replies to his post.
He is not the only player struggling with Nightreign:
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Elden Ring Nightreign drives solo players to the brink of madness
Souls community shows support instead of mockery
How does the community react? The other players from the Nightreign Subreddit are surprisingly understanding, which is not always the case in the Souls community and is often characterized by measuring greatness and critiquing other playstyles.
“Don’t be too discouraged,” writes Kirayoshikage258133, “This is a roguelike. Failing is probably more accepted in this genre than in a soulslike.”
But understanding alone cannot help the poor player; the community is aware of this – and bombards him with tons of simple tips that are actually very effective.
What are their main tips? The community provides tips on general gameplay as well as on fighting Gladius himself. Here are some of the most common tips from the Reddit thread:
The giants from the mines drop guaranteed stones for weapon upgrades (Level 2).
Field bosses and large enemies drop legendary weapons more frequently when the player is above level 10.
Status effects melt enemies away. One should use them often.
The scarab beetles drop talismans, and their locations can be found through maps in fortresses.
It makes little sense to resurrect an enemy with three bars; it’s like a trap and you will get trampled by the enemy. One should use their ultimate in the boss fight for that.
When exploring and looting the map, one should prioritize the outer buildings instead of running directly to the middle of the map; there will be time for that later.
And for Gladius: Holy damage stuns him much faster than other damage.
It is refreshing to see that a Souls game community can be so supportive. This might be due to the nature of multiplayer, as every player benefits when another random player knows just as much as they do. However, those who do not want team members and prefer to play alone should be allowed to do so – the head of Elden Ring: Nightreign believes that it is completely doable: Head of Elden Ring: Nightreign defeats all bosses solo and without relics – says you can do it too
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Sony presented a new Marvel game at the State of Play in June 2025. This comes from Arc System Works, a developer best known for the fighting game genre and has greatly influenced the genre. The new game “Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls” will be released in 2026 for PS5 and PC.
What did the developer present?At the State of Play in June 2025, the developer Arc System Works introduced a new fighting game in the Marvel Universe: Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls. This is a multiplayer game where you have to engage in 4vs.4 battles. There is no exact release date yet; at the State of Play in June 2025, it was only mentioned as 2026.
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Arc System Works is one of the most exciting development studios from Japan
What kind of developer is this? Arc System Works was founded in 1988 by former Sega developers led by Minoru Kidooka. The big breakthrough came with the “Guilty Gear” series, which stood out from the competition due to its uncompromising 2D visuals, complex mechanics, fast gameplay, and a distinctive heavy metal style.
Arc System Works has significantly shaped the fighting game genre. The developer’s games are known for their technical depth and high difficulty, but they also offer beginner assistance and accessibility, making them interesting for various players.
How has the developer influenced the genre?
With the Guilty Gear series, Arc System Works introduced new mechanics such as air-dashing, which enabled fast, dynamic fights and complex aerial combos. This mechanic became a trademark of so-called “anime fighters” and influenced many subsequent games in the genre (via gamerant.com).
The games from Arc System Works are known for their heavily stylized anime style and have made a name for themselves in the community (via forbes.com).
Through series like Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, Arc System Works established the subgenre of anime fighters and made it popular worldwide. These games are characterized by fast gameplay, complex mechanics, and strong story presentation (via gamerant.com).
A player upgraded his gaming PC with an RTX 5090 for 2,600 euros. However, after a month, he wants to return the graphics card. Because he is not really satisfied.
This was the reason for the upgrade: The player explained on Reddit that he bought an RTX 3090 Ti for 1,600 euros to skip the 4000 series. Now he wanted to upgrade his computer again with the 5000 series.
He explained: Depending on the day, he spends between 4 and 10 hours on the PC gaming, so it would be worth it for him to upgrade.
Eventually, he had the chance to buy an RTX 5090 from a major retailer at the official MSRP and ended up paying 3,000 US dollars (about 2,600 euros). But after a month, he wants to return the graphics card. Because he has not been convinced.
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Too much money for too little extra performance compared to the RTX 3090 Ti
These are the player’s arguments:
The new graphics card cost him 2,600 euros, but it offers no noticeable improvement in performance compared to his old graphics card (RTX 3090 Ti).
He cannot achieve his expected performance in any game. Instead, he experiences annoying performance issues, including in Expedition 33.
Additionally, he points out: The high prices suggest that you must get a fantastic graphics card, and many players believe they are missing out if they don’t upgrade. But the user contradicts this. Anyone who owns a high-end card from the last generation is currently missing out on little and shouldn’t be upset if an upgrade is not possible.
Testers confirm minimal performance increase with high-end graphics cards
What is the validity of the arguments? The performance of the RTX 5090 increases only marginally compared to older high-end GPUs. This is reported, among others, by the German magazine ComputerBase in its test. The performance increase, when coming from the previous generation, is often not as great in everyday use as the price suggests.
The criticism of the current pricing policy and exaggerated expectations is also understandable. Many users feel that the price development is excessive, and the actual performance leaps no longer justify the costs for many. Many players assume that due to the sharply increased prices, they can no longer afford PC gaming in the long run.
A people from Baldur’s Gate 3and Dungeons & Dragons are quickly labeled as unassuming but still amusing little fish-people who do not pose a great challenge. But when you look closer at their lore and abilities, these little guys are significantly more powerful than one might think.
The image rights of the illustrations belong to Wizards of the Coast.
Which people are we talking about? They are the Kuo-Toa, a distrustful, paranoid race of humanoid fish people that can be encountered in Baldur’s Gate 3, for example, in the Underdark. They look like grotesque little humans, with claw-like feet and a piranha head, sharp teeth, and bulging eyes – a appearance that inspires more smiles than fear.
The depiction of the Kuo-Toa from the D&D rulebooks of the first edition (left) to the fifth edition (right)
Who or what are the Kuo-Toa?
In the D&D rulebook (5e), they are classified as Neutral Evil humanoids, who can breathe both in the air and underwater due to their amphibious abilities. They are highly sensitive to sunlight but have an otherworldly perception, allowing them to see even invisible objects or creatures from the Ethereal Plane.
In combat, they use their biting power as well as weapons like spears or sticky nets, which can entangle the weapons of attackers. They themselves are quite the opposite – due to their slippery bodies, it is difficult to grab or hold onto them.
But what exactly makes the Kuo-Toa so powerful? To understand that, one must take a closer look at their history.
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The History of the Kuo-Toa
The Kuo-Toa were a race of small fish-like beings who were abducted by mind flayers and exploited for experiments until they were driven to the brink of madness.
As if that was not enough torment for the fish people, other races such as humans and elves began to drive the Kuo-Toa underground, but even in the Underdark, they found no peace. They particularly feared the Drow, who killed the Kuo-Toa on sight whenever they encountered them.
The experiments of the mind flayers not only destroyed the mental state of the Kuo-Toa but also awakened an incredible power, heightened by their recently maddened minds. They gained psychic abilities, enabling their people to create something truly special.
What Makes Kuo-Toa So Powerful?
When a group of Kuo-Toa develops enough crazy, fanatical faith in any deity they can imagine, they bring this deity into existence – the deity becomes real. Spawned from the delusional creativity and faith of a disturbed fish race, it comes with its own religion and accompanying priests and believers.
For a god to manifest, all Kuo-Toa priests must be fanatics. To do this, they build shrines to depict the image and offer sacrifices to the god and worship it. The supernatural belief and devotion of a high priest to an invented god becomes so strong that the invented god can grant him divine power. Such a high priest is like a high cleric and can even learn level 5 spells such as “Mass Cure Wounds” or “Clairvoyance.” These divine powers can also be transferred to their followers.
The priests of the Kuo-Toa gods, known as “Whips,” compete as successors for the role of high priest. The one who eventually rises to power and is allowed to lead the worship of the god can control the concept of gods and how they are perceived, shaping it according to his own ideas. This means: A high Kuo-Toa priest can invent his own god, who then truly exists according to his own visions, as long as his followers continue to believe in him.
This way, an “interesting” deity continues to exist that the Kuo-Toa still worship.
The Sea Mother, Protector of the Kuo-Toa
The presumably most important deity of the Kuo-Toa is “the Sea Mother Blibdoolpoolp” – yes, that is a name in the language of the Kuo-Toa, worthy of a deity like her and her peculiar appearance.
Blibdoolpoolp, who will now be referred to as “the Sea Mother” throughout the article for the convenience of the readers, is a grand example of the creativity and fragile mental state of the fish people. She appears in the form of a 6-meter-tall naked woman, with pincers instead of hands and a lobster head, whose unwavering gaze at close range can induce madness.
The Sea Mother hates the peoples of the land who have driven her children into the depths of the Underdark and watches over her followers while plotting wicked revenge.
Her holiday is the new moon, where celebratory rituals are held in underwater shrines, and gems, pearls, lobsters, and humans are sacrificed in her name.
Especially devout followers of the Sea Mother can transform their hand into a giant lobster claw with the spell “Touch of Blibdoolpoolp,” but that is not all. The Sea Mother can bless her followers, granting them the ability to become a 6-meter tall Kuo-Toa Leviathan capable of swallowing humans whole.
The Sea Mother Blibdoolpoolp, her blessing, and a Kuo-Toa Leviathan
It is precisely these consequences of the Kuo-Toa’s fanatic belief that make them so powerful. As long as there are enough Kuo-Toa and their creativity does not wane, there are no limits to their power. However, there is a silver lining: Due to their history, they actually just want to be left alone. This should not be a problem, as the Kuo-Toa have received a lot of sympathy from the community since the release of Baldur’s Gate 3: Baldur’s Gate 3: Players demand an army of fish people, would be willing to pay “foolish sums of money”
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
What is the deal with the groups that want to enter World of Warcraft in the Molten Core? The answer makes some fans sigh.
When you look at the group search in modern World of Warcraft, you mainly find groups for current game content. It is rather rare to see groups that want to deal with old raids. Therefore, it surprised a player why there are so many groups specifically for the first WoW raid, the Molten Core. The simple truth behind it: Boosting groups.
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What was discovered? In the WoW subreddit, the player FireCZ123CZ reported that while playing in the group search, he noticed a striking number of groups that apparently look for players for the Molten Core – a raid that has been outdated for almost 20 years. He asked:
What are these Molten Core groups? I sometimes try to join them. Today I was finally invited, I said ‘Hi’ and asked if this is a Molten Core run. I was kicked right away. I asked what kind of group this is and the guy told me ‘Not for Molten Core’. It feels like super-secret information and the names of the groups don’t really help to decipher it.
What is behind it? Instead of a big secret, there is a rather sobering answer behind these groups: It is about boosting communities that try to connect buyers and sellers through such groups. Some comments clarify this as well:
“Boosting communities often create groups for the Molten Core to make it easier to bring buyers and sellers together.” – Real_One_181
“It is specifically Molten Core because that is literally the first name you can select from the list. There is no special meaning behind it.” – mourasman
“When it comes to World of Warcraft, always assume it is used for boosting in some form.” – Likhan
Can these groups be reported? No, generally not. Because from the outside, it is not possible to identify whether these groups are engaged in “legal” boosting (i.e., for gold) or illegal boosting (e.g., for real money). As long as there is no clear advertising for boosting in the group description, there is relatively little that can be done against the groups.
However, they probably do not bother most players at all, as one hardly comes into contact with these groups – unless one is specifically searching for groups for Molten Core; a raid that can be completed alone without any difficulty for a long time. Sometimes, newcomers also ask amusing questions – when they are afraid that an item becomes soulbound.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Sony presented several games at its “State of Play” on June 4, 2025. MeinMMO lists all the games that were shown for you.
What is the State of Play? The “State of Play” is a regular, digital event hosted by Sony centered around PlayStation. Here, games and often hardware for the PS4 and PS5 are showcased. The “State of Play” occurs very irregularly.
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All games showcased at the State of Play in June 2025
In our list, you will find all the showcased games. Behind them, you will see the release date or the release year and the platform for which the game is set to release.
Lumines Arise (Fall 2025), PS5, PSVR2
Delphi Corporation (Unknown)
Pragmata (2026), PS5
Romeo is a Deadman (2026), PS5
Silent Hill f (09/25/2025), PS5
Bloodstained The Scarlet Engagement (2026)
Digimon Story: Timestranger (10/03/2025)
Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles (09/30/2025), PS4 and PS5
Baby Steps (09/08/2025), PS5
Hirogami (09/03/2025), PS5
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots (09/05/2025), PS5
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (07/31/2025), PS4, PS5
Cairn (11/05/2025), PS5 + Demo available
Mortal Combat Legacy Collection (2025), PS4 and PS5
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater (08/25/2025)
Nioh 3 (2026), PS5 + Demo
Thief VR Legacy of Shadow, PSVR2
Tides of Tomorrow (2025), PS5
Sea Remnants (2026)
Sword of the Sea (08/19/2025), PS5, launching directly for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium
